About the Programme

Physics is a fundamental field of knowledge that intersects with other sciences and engineering. It is often the case that research and studies in physics often leads to new ideas and technologies in these other fields. Therefore, the aim of the department's graduate programme is to produce competent graduates with advanced knowledge and skills in physics beyond the undergraduate level. This expertise enables Malaysia to actively engage with the global physics community at large. By engaging in a research-oriented master's degree programme with academic staff from diverse fields, graduates will acquire the skills necessary for fundamental sciences research as well as various applied and engineering sciences. This programme also serves as a crucial step towards a doctoral degree.

Programme Highlights

• Learn and collaborate with academic staff from diverse, internationally renowned backgrounds
• Engage in an intellectually stimulating environment where students and professors explore ground-breaking ideas in research
• Work in various research projects in the fields of quantum foundations/information, quantum dissipative dynamics, spintronics/magnetic materials, lasers/optoelectronics, granular matter, ocean waves simulations, nanophotonic, neural physics, Bose-Einstein condensates, black holes, and general relativity
• Benefit from close collaborations with XMU and access to academic and research resources

Career Opportunities

Graduates could pursue a career in the following industries:

• Academia
• Research
• Business and Management
• Applied Physics
• Data Science
• Industrial/Commercial Research and Development
• Al Engineering

Entry Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Physics with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 or equivalent, as accepted by the Senate; or
• A Bachelor's degree in Physics or related fields with a CGPA below 2.75 but above 2.50 may be accepted, subject to a rigorous internal assessment; or
• A Bachelor's degree in Physics or related fields with a CGPA lower than 2.50 but above 2.00, can be accepted subject to a minimum of 5 years working experience in the relevant field and rigorous internal assessment.
• Candidates who do not meet the criteria mentioned in (i) to (iii) must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses and meet the minimum CGPA based on (i) to (iii)

*For other equivalent qualifications, please consult our programme counsellor

List of Courses Offered